Although everyone hoped that Li Xiang could rest in his own room, everyone also understood that every time he came back, he would basically stay in Cheng Luan's room on the first day, which was also a face for the boss.
When Empress Changsun was alive, Li Shimin would sleep in the Empress's room on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month, or on major holidays. No matter how much he doted on other concubines, there was no special rule about whose room he slept in every night. However, there were certain requirements on major holidays.
Of course you can choose not to go, but if you don't go, there will probably be no peace in this family. On such an important day, if you don't go to the eldest lady's room, but go to the room of a junior lady, then this junior lady will be pampered and spoiled.
You may not have the courage at the beginning, but you may not know what these people are thinking in the next period of time. If you meet someone like Xiao Xun'er again, whose father and brother are officials in the court, and they are also a large and aristocratic family with a history of hundreds of years, if someone provokes her, she will dare to stand up and challenge the eldest lady.
Disharmony between wives and concubines is not a good thing for the big families in Chang'an City, even for the royal family. The most important thing is that there will be great internal friction. Once the friction starts, it will be unlikely to accomplish anything big. Li Xiang pays the most attention to this, so he doesn't give those people below him a chance. No matter what your identity is, no matter how much he likes you, the rules must be followed.
Liking comes second, and stability comes first. If you give up stability because of liking someone, you may feel very good at the time and satisfy your own preferences. However, when you come back next time, I am afraid that the house will be completely different. Although it cannot be said to be a chaotic place, the rooms are like enemies, you stare at me and I stare at you. If there is any danger outside, there is no need for others to break in. Your internal friction alone is enough for others to seize the opportunity.
Therefore, Li Xiang paid great attention to this and would not give others any chance. Although these women's eyes were about to burst into tears, Li Xiang still obediently returned to the eldest lady's room.
"Girl, as the eldest, you're talking about studying in front of so many people. If I'm not mistaken, you're not doing well in your studies!"
After arriving at Cheng Luan's room, Li Xiang immediately held his daughter in his arms. The delicate little girl was delicate and beautiful, and since they were related by blood, he really didn't want to let go. However, judging from her personality, she must be just like himself when he was a child, who would get sleepy whenever she studied.
Li Xiang was basically like this when she was in elementary school. No matter what the teacher said, as long as she walked into the classroom, her eyelids would start to droop. When the bell rang, she didn't need anyone to remind her, and her spirits would soar to the top. Li Xiang's parents were so upset at the time. They beat and scolded her, but in the end her academic performance just couldn't improve. It seemed that their eldest daughter's genes were extremely strong.
"Your Highness, what are you talking about? Other families start their children's enlightenment at the age of five, but we start at the age of four. So compared to other children, it is true that my child is a little inferior, but it is just because of his age."
No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Cheng Luan had been winking at her just now, but the child's ability to understand was too poor. Otherwise, she would not have asked in public and made a fool of herself in front of other families. Li Xiang loved his eldest daughter very much, and everyone knew it. If it were any other child, they would probably have laughed at him on the spot.
"A loving mother often spoils her child. You must seize the opportunity. However, for a long time to come, your father will not leave Chang'an City. No matter how busy your father is, he will test you on your studies every day."
After hearing what Li Xiang said, the expressions on the mother and daughter's faces were completely different. The woman naturally liked her husband to stay at home, but the daughter didn't want her father to ask her about her homework every day. This thing was boring to learn, and who would like to take exams every day?
Seeing the expression on his daughter's face, Li Xiang burst into laughter. It was exactly like his own experience back then. Whenever his parents asked about his grades, he'd wonder why time was passing so slowly. He just had to hurry and make the most of it. Wasn't that the same expression on his daughter's face now? Maybe she was even wishing she could return to the front lines.
Just as Li Xiang was smiling, the wet nurse came in from outside. Li Xiang set a time for this family. It cannot be too early to go to bed, but it cannot be too late either. The child must be guaranteed to sleep for more than nine hours. Now the time has come, even if Li Xiang likes his daughter, he has to let her go and let someone take her away.
"This reluctance to study is truly inherited from me."
Cheng Luan poured Li Xiang a glass of water. She was worried about how to talk about this matter, but after hearing what Li Xiang said, Cheng Luan no longer had anything to worry about, because there was no blame in Li Xiang's words. Instead, because of this genetic reason, there was even a hint of pride. After all, when your child looks like you, even if it is a bad habit, it is a very proud thing, because you can see the inheritance of your life from it, which is not comparable to a few books.
"My daughter is just too young and loves to play. When she grows up, she may like to study. Your Highness must guide her well. While you are in Chang'an, take good care of these children at home."
After hearing what Cheng Luan said, Li Xiang really didn't know what to say. He remembered that in the 21st century, his aunt also said these words, saying that he was too young and playful. However, until he was seventeen or eighteen years old, Li Xiang had not developed a love for studying. This thing was purely innate.
"Alright, I know about those things, and I've had quite a bit to drink today, so let's not talk about these upsetting things anymore. All of you, please leave..."
Hearing Li Xiang's words, the servants around him retreated as quickly as possible. After Li Xiang finished speaking, Cheng Luan had already been picked up by Li Xiang. Although they were an old couple, Li Xiang had been away from home for too long.
The days in the land of gentleness always pass quickly. Li Xiang just closed his eyes and found Qian Ping waiting at the door. It was time to attend the morning court.
